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Maclab58 · 02-08-2017, 09:26 PM

I need some help with a diagram or pictures of a 31 coupe seat adjuster. One of the guys in group can't get the seat mechanism to,work and we're not sure if we have a missing part or if it's not assembled correctly. Pictures or drawings would be awesome! Thanks!

Tom Wesenberg · 02-09-2017, 12:55 AM

Does it not work due to lack of oil, or is something missing or assembled wrong?

Kurt in NJ · 02-09-2017, 01:45 AM

Mine just has a screw and knob, bracket on the seat frame holds knob and screw, nut is on seat riser bracket, slotted slides on seat riser, wood seat frame bolts to track---perhaps there is other version with ratchet too

Art Newland · 02-09-2017, 02:32 AM

My 30 coupe is as Kurt describes, I could take a picture with the cushion removed if you want?

Kevin in NJ · 02-09-2017, 07:49 AM

Is it the late 31 ratchet type or the earlier screw type?

Maclab58 · 02-09-2017, 01:00 PM

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Pictures would be great. It's this screw type not the ratchet

brito36 · 02-09-2017, 03:11 PM

The later 1931 used a different mechanism which did not have the twist knob as did the earlier vehicles. The later style had a unique handle which you lifted up and pushed back on the seat, The mechanism had notches and you pushed back until it fell into the desrired notch. I am sorry that I don't have a photo readily availableas my coupe is presently stored for the winter.

CHuDWah · 02-09-2017, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maclab58

Pictures would be great. It's this screw type not the ratchet

Most of the A parts houses carry repros

Jason in TX · 02-09-2017, 04:20 PM

This should be on the bottom of the seat:

The screw should screw through a hole in the seat riser and pull the seat forward and backward. (photos compliments of Napa Skip)

This piece should be mounted to the crossmember in front of the seat riser
https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...nut-35800.html

If that cage is there, but not the special nut that the screw goes through, you can just order the nut.

https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...sting-nut.html

Bratton's has all the hardware at the link below if you don't care about original parts
https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...are-front.html

Maclab58 · 02-09-2017, 05:02 PM

Thanks so much!

02-08-2017, 09:26 PM	#1
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	31 coupe adjustable seat I need some help with a diagram or pictures of a 31 coupe seat adjuster. One of the guys in group can't get the seat mechanism to,work and we're not sure if we have a missing part or if it's not assembled correctly. Pictures or drawings would be awesome! Thanks!

02-09-2017, 12:55 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,480	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat Does it not work due to lack of oil, or is something missing or assembled wrong?

02-09-2017, 01:45 AM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 5,387	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat Mine just has a screw and knob, bracket on the seat frame holds knob and screw, nut is on seat riser bracket, slotted slides on seat riser, wood seat frame bolts to track---perhaps there is other version with ratchet too

02-09-2017, 02:32 AM	#4
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,522	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat My 30 coupe is as Kurt describes, I could take a picture with the cushion removed if you want?

02-09-2017, 07:49 AM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,236	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat Is it the late 31 ratchet type or the earlier screw type? __________________ Cabriolet and Technical Hints

02-09-2017, 01:00 PM	#6
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pictures would be great. It's this screw type not the ratchet

02-09-2017, 03:11 PM	#7
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 197	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat The later 1931 used a different mechanism which did not have the twist knob as did the earlier vehicles. The later style had a unique handle which you lifted up and pushed back on the seat, The mechanism had notches and you pushed back until it fell into the desrired notch. I am sorry that I don't have a photo readily availableas my coupe is presently stored for the winter.

02-09-2017, 04:20 PM	#9
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,045	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat This should be on the bottom of the seat: The screw should screw through a hole in the seat riser and pull the seat forward and backward. (photos compliments of Napa Skip) This piece should be mounted to the crossmember in front of the seat riser https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...nut-35800.html If that cage is there, but not the special nut that the screw goes through, you can just order the nut. https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...sting-nut.html Bratton's has all the hardware at the link below if you don't care about original parts https://www.brattons.com/catalog/sea...are-front.html __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC Last edited by Jason in TX; 02-09-2017 at 04:27 PM.

02-09-2017, 05:02 PM	#10
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: 31 coupe adjustable seat Thanks so much!

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